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In Turkey and Asia Minor

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Apr 6, 1905

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 82, No. 14.

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In Turkey and Asia Minor

By Ludwig Richard Conradi

OUR brethren in their prison in Asia Minor have had several public hearings; but no decision had been rendered at the time we last heard from there. Other missionaries are beginning to take an interest in the fate of these prisoners, and it is their opinion that nothing can now avail, unless it be the power of money. Another brother has lately been arrested. One missionary wished permission to visit our friends in prison, but he received this very frank reply: “Until now you have denied that they are Protestants; why do you wish to see them?” There are now five brethren together in the prison, and they surely ought to be remembered by our people everywhere in their prayers. The prisoners are all well, and continue to hold their Bible studies, and to have their seasons of prayer, as heretofore.
As yet the chief accusations are the following: That our leading native brother changed his religion from Protestantism to Sabbatarianism; that he went outside of the country to be instructed in this religion; that since his return to Turkey, he has been in correspondence with other countries through the foreign post-office; that he has been writing letters containing “dark sentences;” and that our brethren have established a treasury, into which they receive tithes and donations, and from which they pay workers.
We do not doubt that whatever way the matter may turn, God will overrule it for the honor of his name and the good of his cause.
We are also glad to learn that the lady nurse whom we sent from Switzerland to Constantinople to assist our physician there, has safely arrived.
We are still very anxiously looking for the proper man to act as an ordained minister among our churches and those who are interested in the truth in Asia Minor and the Turkish empire, and we ask that our people everywhere remember this field in their prayers and gifts.
L. R. CONRADI.